......... knowing fully well that a Muslim will never convert and a 'true to the bible' Christian will not differ. Can 'love' stand this test?
2006-07-26 08:35:19 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes. There is no prohibition on christian marrying one with different line of faith. If both parties are truly in love ,all obstacles will be surpassed.As long as both possess high level of love and understanding they could live happily despite of the differences in their beliefs."Love can move mountains" as the saying goes. Realistically speaking though,I would say that it is very possible indeed. Just for further knowledge,I would like to mention that in Islam, females are not allowed to marry a man of different religion. A muslim man can marry a girl with Christianity or Judaism belief.It is an islamic rule strictly followed but let us consider this saying: In every flock of sheep one might get astrayed."
2006-07-26 08:59:53 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ lani s 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
True love can stand any test. There would always be philosophical differences b/t the two people but if those differences caused too much of a rift, then the relationship would never make it to the "love"stage anyway. Honestly, if the two people could not talk about something like their beliefs in God or Allah without becoming offended or trying to convert the other, what chance would they stand and how would they learn to love each other regardless of religion? So again, would they even make it to the point of loving each other before having to abandon the relationship in order to preserve their religious beliefs? I find it highly unlikely. But if they did make it that far, their love would find a way. That's the ranting of a hopeless romantic, though!
2006-07-26 08:44:23 · answer #2 · answered by kdiosa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Cor. 6:14 "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?".
A Muslim denies that Christ is the Son of God, making him a non-believer. They place Muhammed as their greatest prophet, elevating him above Jesus Christ (yet the Bible proclaims that Jesus, not Muhammed, has the Name above all names). A Muslim denies that Jesus is God.
Yet...
1 Cor. 7:14 "For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy."
If they marry, then the spouse and children will be sanctified through the faith of the Christian. But know that it will be a VERY rocky road, as individual beliefs step on the toes of the other's beliefs, and discussions on religion could eventually turn into potential conversion efforts, and eventually possibly animosity and loathing. I'm not saying it should not be done, however, I don't recommend it. Love... TRUE love, the kind that requires massive compromises on both parties... can withstand the test of time.
But both parties must be willing to make the huge compromises, as one goes to mosque on Friday, the other to church on Sunday, and always without their partner and possibly kids. One feels compelled to never come in sight of pork, and the other is compelled to give it up for the sake of the other's conscience (though there is no qualms that one has in eating it). One spends 5 dedicated times a day regularly praying, one spends random time praying as need, want, or conscience desires it. Consider all the things both parties must give up to satisfy the other.
Then there's also the fact the Koran calls Muslims to convert Christians, and if they don't, they are to be enslaved or killed. I would consider watching the movie "Not Without My Daughter", as a sort of worst-case-scenario if the marriage should fall apart.
It's not impossible. But it will be difficult, and the Muslim will not be happy to compromise for the Christian's sake, and the Christian may/may not be happy to compromise for the Muslim's sake. I'd hate to see a marriage break up over an arguement of "Jesus is God" "No he's not" "Yes He is" "No he's not".
2006-07-27 07:14:50 · answer #3 · answered by seraphim_pwns_u 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Islam and Christianity share most of the same sacred texts, so the moral systems aren't all that different. As long as neither care that the other won't accept Muhammad as Prophet/Christ as Lord, then it might be able to work out.
However! The purpose of marriage in both religions is (at least partly) to have children. Since neither parent could allow their child to be brought up in the other religion, this would be a huge problem. In fact, I don't see how this could work at all.
Conclusion: If somehow children aren't an issue (one of the two is barren, for instance) it's probably not impossible. I'd actually be willing to bet it's been done before. If children are an issue, then I don't see this happening.
But what do I know? Talk to your priest/imam.
2006-07-26 08:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by PhasedAvalon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Marriage is about accepting the person you love as they are. I know a married couple who are Christian and Jewish. Their wedding was a beautiful mix of both religions' traditions. They observe both sets of holidays, attend both worship services and teach their kids both sets of beliefs. When their kids have questions they tell them what each religion teaches and let the kids make their own choice. I'm sure there are disagreements about religion in their house, but they basically agree to disagree and continue to have a loving relationship.
Oil and water may not mix, but they can be made into a really yummy salad dressing with the right seasonings.
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I just read in some of the other answers about restrictions in the Muslim faith about marrying Christians. I don't know about the potential ramifications within the faith, but if you're asking a general "can one accept the other" question, I believe they can.
2006-07-26 08:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by browneyedgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know about christianity but there is nothing in Islam that prohibits a muslim man getting married to a christian woman...........there can be true love between the both but the problem will come later in life when their children grow up....... each one will want his child to follow his religion and will get a little frustrated if the child follow the other religion.....also the child will get confused in growing up in two different religions lifestyle........if the couple can tolerate these problems in the future and handle it with peace and patience then there's no problem..........but i myself honestly cant(although i'm young17 yrs and never thought about getting married!)
Peace....
2006-07-26 08:46:30 · answer #6 · answered by Ahmed Jadalla Bushra Badawi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO.
Islam teaches Muslims to hate Jews and Christians:
The Qur'an, Surah V 51 says; O you who believe! do not take the Jew and the Christians for friends; they are friends of each other; and whoever amongst you takes them for a friend, then surely he is one of them; surely Allah does not guide the unjust people.
In the Qur'an's Surah IX, v.30 it also says: And the Jews say: Uzair is the son of Allah; and the Christians say: The Messiah is the son of Allah; these are the words of their mouths; they imitate the saying of those who disbelieved before; may Allah destroy them; how they are turned away!
Islam teaches Muslims to hate and destroy Jews and Christians. It is not a religion of love and tolerance for their brother human beings. They are to "Strike the infidel at the neck"
The Bible also teaches Christians to not be "unevenly yoked" to non-believers. The analogy is, how can an ox and *** yoked together plow a straight line? They can't... they'll walk every-which-way....disharmony will be the only result.
2006-07-26 08:42:43 · answer #7 · answered by Augustine 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. In Islam a women cannot merry anyone except for a muslim. Even if the non-muslim in a superstar and the Muslim is a janator. It is better for her,. As Allah has stated in the holy quraan unless the male becomez a muslim. As iz the same for Muslim Men. If u need more info just ask me.
2006-07-26 08:38:57 · answer #8 · answered by Hassan S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, you see if a christian marries a muslim, the person is sinning because christians are suppose to marry other believers in the same faith, same with muslims. Love is no excuse to break God's commandment, yes and even if the love is amazingly strong. It wouuld definetly be hard for both ppl, but it would be upto them.
2006-07-26 08:38:14 · answer #9 · answered by govind b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a Christian, we are taught that we should not be unequally yoked/bonded. Love can stand any test. But, a marriage could not stand strong with such strong differences in faith. It might start out smooth, but later the pressure of the differences would begin to take effect of the other. In a marriage, the husband and the wife become as one ... you can not be one if you differ. One mind, one heart, one soul ... one faith.
2006-07-26 08:37:10 · answer #10 · answered by CuriousGirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋